2020_2021学年高中英语Unit2TheUnitedKingdomUsinglanguage课时作业2新人教版必修520210528249.docx

1、Unit 2 The United Kingdom Using language 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A It all started at the beginning of this term. At first, Carmen wasnt really sure what was happening. In class, she had to squint (眯眼) to see the blackboard clearly. As it got worse, she became mo

2、re and more worried. It was important for her to see the notes and homework the teacher wrote on the board. In class, she asked for a desk that was closer to the blackboard. One day, her teacher said, “Carmen, Ive noticed you squinting a lot. Are you having trouble seeing the board?” Carmen shook he

3、r head. “Im fine, Mrs. Cruz.” At home, she had to sit closer and closer to the television. Her mother noticed her squinting as she watched her favorite shows.“Tomorrow I will go to see a doctor,” she said firmly. Three days later, Carmen had new glasses. She was told to wear them all the time. “All

4、of the kids at school will think Im a nerd (书呆子),” she said. “You look just as beautiful with those glasses on as you do without them,” her mother said. But Carmen didnt believe her.The next day, Carmen kept the glasses in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. Suddenly, she heard her friend

5、Theresa shout. “Whats wrong?” she asked.“My silver ring is gone!” Theresa cried. Carmen could tell that Theresa was very upset. They all looked for the ring in the grassy area of the playground.Carmen realized that she could search better if she could see better. She took the glasses out of her pock

6、et and put them on. Everything looked so different! So clear! And a glimmer (微光) of silver caught her eye.“Here it is,” she shouted. “Thanks Carmen,” Theresa said. “I didnt know you wore glasses. They look great!” “Thanks,” Carmen replied shyly.As they walked back toward the school building, two mor

7、e girls praised her glasses. Carmen smiled. “Maybe wearing glasses wont be so bad after all,” she thought.1. According to the text, Carmen _. A. doesnt like doing homework B. often tells lies to her teacher C. cares how well she does in lessons D. has trouble getting along with her classmates 2. Whe

8、n Carmen wore glasses for the first time, she felt _. A. sad B. pleased C. surprised D. disappointed 3. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Other girls expect to have new glasses. B. Carmen will get used to wearing glasses. C. Wearing glasses will make Carmen look beautiful. D. Carmen

9、 hopes to receive more comments on her glasses. 4. The purpose of the text is to tell readers _. A. how to protect their eyes B. never to make fun of others C. things arent always as bad as we expectD. it is necessary to give a hand to those in trouble B During World War I, a German spy called Regin

10、ald Rowland worked in the United Kingdom gathering information for Germany about the British army. A box of talcum powder (爽身粉) and other lotions （护肤液）with materials to write secret messages were found in his room when he was caught by British soldiers. He also used invisible (看不见的) ink on shirt col

11、lars, in pens, and mixed with cakes of soap to send secret messages.So, if you want to send secret messages, you will need:lemon, a bowl, a thin paintbrush or toothpick, white paper, a hairdryer or light bulbDirections:1. Cut the lemon in half, squeeze (挤) the juice into a bowl, and remove any pulp

12、(果肉).2. Dip the paintbrush or toothpick into the lemon juice.3. Write your message or draw your map on the white paper, working quickly so that you can see what you have written before the lemon juice dries.4. When the juice dries, your message will not be seen. Protect it by writing a normal messag

13、e in pencil on the other side.5. To reveal the secret message, hold the paper in front of a warm hairdryer or light bulb.5. According to the text, Reginald Rowland _. A. hated the war B. was from the UK C. worked for Germany D. was good at making up stories 6. Which of the following best describes t

14、he step 2 of the directions? A. B. C. D. 7. In sending secret messages, the hairdryer is used to _. A. show the secret message B. remove the lemon pulp C. squeeze the juice D. dry the juice C As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his posture, gestures and

15、 facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and 55

16、% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make that impression a good one. First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first t

17、hings an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smi

18、le. Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open. Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle (角度) expresses discomfort and distrust. Two of the most comm

19、on defensive (防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them. Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, dont overdo it, as too much eye contact or staring will make the other person unco

20、mfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored or rude. 8. The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers _. A. what a good first impression is B. how to make a good first impression C. ho

21、w long it takes to make a first impression D. the importance of making a good first impression 9. Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed? A. Cross your arms or legs. B. Open your coat or jacket when sitting down. C. Go into the room more slowly than us

22、ual. D. Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly. 10. If you lean forward too much, it means _. A. you are very bored B. you are too nervous C. you dont have confidence D. you dont trust others 11. What is the best title for the text? A. How to use body language to win an interview B. H

23、ow to answer questions in an interview C. How to understand body language D. How to deal with an interviewer D Details of the latest James Bond film Skyfall have been shown to the public. It comes 50 years to the day after actor Sean Connery first played Bond the superspy in Dr No.The new film, know

24、n at the moment only as Bond 23, will be the third to star Daniel Craig as the secret agent (特工). Other names in the cast include Albert Finney, Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes.British film-maker Sam Mendes, who won an Oscar for American Beauty, will direct the latest adventure.Ajay Chowdhury, from

25、the James Bond International Fan Club, said, “Daniel Craigs third time as 007 has been looked forward to by Bond fans around the world. The fans have been made to wait extra long for this film since the global economic crisis (经济危机) delayed the film for some time.“Mendes has a unusual way of directi

26、ng, and with the acting gift and the precedent (先例) set by the previous two films in which Craig played Bond, Skyfall promises a Bond film where the sky may not be the limit.”It is reported that the film will send 007 to South Africa and India to hunt for a criminal (犯罪的) organization. Other reporte

27、d locations for filming include Duntrune Castle, near Lochgilphead in Argyll, Scotland, which is believed to be the spys home.The film is set to be released in the UK this October.Craigs performance as Bond gave new life to the film series, leading to the highest ever 007 box office (票房) takings of

28、367 million for his role in Casino Royale in 2006. Quantum Of Solace, the most recent film in the series released in 2008, made 353 million. 12. According to the text, who will play Bond in film Skyfall? A. Albert Finney. B. Sean Connery. C. Daniel Craig. D. Sam Mendes. 13. Which of the following is

29、 NOT true according to the text? A. Skyfall will be the last film of the 007 series. B. Bond first appeared on the screen about 50 years ago. C. Sam Mendes won an Oscar for American Beauty. D. Skyfall will be shot in South Africa and India. 14. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?

30、A. Skyfall will also be a Bond film. B. Skyfall will be a great film. C. Skyfall will be longer than the previous ones. D. Skyfall will be set in the sky. 15. What can we learn from the text? A. The film Skyfall will be released later than planned. B. It is the first time that Daniel Craig has playe

31、d Bond. C. Daniel Craig receives little attention from movie fans. D. Quantum Of Solace has made the most money so far. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Over a million people each year will have a hea

32、rt attack and 25% will die before they get to the hospital or in the Emergency Department. 1 Prevention is the best way so it does not damage your heart and limit your ability to enjoy life. Simple ways might help reduce your risk:Dont smokeThis means that you should stop smoking as soon as possible

33、 if you already smoke, and if you live with a smoker, you should put limits on the smoker. 2 Get moving 3 Find a form of exercise you enjoy enough to want to do it regularly and stick to it. If you have health issues that limit exercise, see your doctor for suggestions and make sure you begin with a

34、 program that will not be too challenging for you to keep with it. 4 Make sure you follow a heart prevention diet, even if you dont have any symptoms (症状) of heart disease. 5 You should eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Meats should be lean (瘦的), and fats sh

35、ould be limited to heart healthy fats such as olive oil. Sugars and processed foods should be limited, and fruits and vegetables should make up a large part of your daily meals.A. Eat healthy foods B. Manage your weight C. A heart attack is a very frightening event. D. The key is to prevent the dise

36、ase before it starts. E. Its best if you can get in 30 minutes a day of exercise. F. If you feel any of these heart attack symptoms, do not ignore. G. If you havent started smoking, be sure never to start this habit.第三节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每

37、处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Jane,Thank you very much for invite me to your birthday party. Id like to come and I have to go to my hometown to see my grandparents. They are very older a

38、nd not in a good health recently. However, my mother made a telephone call to them last week, promised to visit them with me this Saturday. My mother said we will stay at my grandparents the whole weekend. So Im real sorry I cant take part your party. Here I wish you a lot of funs on your birthday.

39、Yours,Lisa第四节：书面表达（满分25分）你的朋友Tina刚从澳大利亚来中国学习。她看到你在QQ聊天中有很多有趣的手势符号，想知道它们通常所表示的含义。请你根据下列图示及自己的理解用英语给她写一封100词左右的邮件，向她做简要介绍。【参考答案】1-5 CCBCC 6-10 DADBD 11-15 ACABA16-20 CGEAD短文改错1. . for invite me .invite inviting2. . and I have . and but3. . are very older . older old4. . in a good health .去掉a5. However

40、, my mother .However Therefore6. . promised to visit . promised promising7. . we will stay . will would8. So Im real sorry . real really9. . take part your . part 后加in10. . a lot of funs . funs funOne possible version:Im very glad to see you are interested in the symbols of QQ, for theyre great fun.

41、 When you have a chat on QQ, you may find it very convenient and popular to use these symbols.If you look down upon someone or something, you will use the first gesture. However, you should be cautious about it, because its not polite. The second one is very easy to remember, meaning “I love you”. W

42、hen can you use the third symbol? The moving finger tells everyone “No” or “You cant do it”. This is a symbol of a refusal. When you agree and want to show your support, you can use the last symbol. There are more symbols in QQ. Some facial expressions and figures also show us lots of meanings, which can bring great pleasure to us.